Write a story on “Sikkim- A Wonderland” based on the following hints: Hints: • Dynasty • Toponym • Flora & Fauna • Culture • Tourism • Language • Food & cuisine
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Answer:
Sikkim - A wonderland
Explanation:
Little Niyanki was superexited as she was going to her Grandparents house in Sikkim for the first time.Niyakki's parents belonged to Sikkim but they were posted in New Delhi.Therefore they rarely had time to visit their homeland.Though Niyakki's Grandparents her Dada Dadi and Nana Nani used to visit them twice a year.
They had informed Niyakki a lot about Sikkim and Her parents had shown her a lot of videos and pics of Sikkim but now Niyakki will see everything live through her little eyes.
As decided the whole family went to Sikkim.They reached Niyakki's Dadu Dadi's home where Niyakki met Anju,Anil and Meena who were her Tauji's children.All the kids used to play all day.While playing in the garden Niyakki noticed that the people of Sikkim wear very different clothes than what the people of Delhi wear.She asked Anju then Anju said that Sikkimese Traditional Dresses 1 Bhutia Tribe. In addition to the basic garment, the Bhutia men wear Jya Jya, a waistcoat, 2 Thokro-Dum. The Thokro-Dum is the primary outfit for the Lepcha community members. 3 Dumvum. The traditional attire of Lepcha women involves a sari-like garment known as Dumvum . 4 Bakhu/Kho.
Now Niyakki saw the different Plants of Sikkim.So she was curious
She asked Anil about the Flora fauna of sikkim so Anil replied that Basically on the lowland of south, altitude between 800 to 5000 feet, terraced farming is experienced. There have rice, maize and barley as the main crops. Ginger, potatoes and oranges are also cultivated on that area, lush vegetation such as figs, laurel, Sal trees and bamboos have been cleared in some areas for farming.
On the tropical climate, altitude between 5000 to 13000 feet, there have forest of oak, chestnut, maple, birch, alder, magnolia and silver fir. Above 13000 feet of altitude, the alpine zone where juniper, cypresses and rhododendrons grow. Forest cover more than 36% of land in Sikkim.
Animals in Sikkim
Amongst the mammals of Sikkim are the rare Snow Leopard, Himalayan Black Bear, Red panda, Musk Deer and Blue Sheep.
Birdlife is abundant with Giant Lammergeier, Vultures, Eagles, Whistling Thursh, Minivets, Bulbuls and Pheasants among the 550 species to be seen in Sikkim.
Sikkim is the melting pot of various cultures. Like any other place, its culture is represented by its scrumptious cuisine, lively people, devout religion, jovial language, indigenous art & crafts, melodious music, and vibrant dance. Sikkim has emerged with its own distinct ethnicity even after being influenced by numerous cultures.
Now Taiji and Niyakki's mom called children for having yummy lunch that consists of Momo (Dumplings) ,Thukpa or Gya Thuk,Phagshapa,ShaPhaley,Gundruk ,Sinki.
In the night mom told all children to go to sleep because next day they all will go to Niyakki's Nani house.